Representing both startups and established companies, WilmerHale concentrates on licensing, M&A in the sech sector, and outsourcing, maintaining a diverse roster of clients operating in the biotech, education, healthcare, and financial services industries. Boston-based Jeff Johnson spearheads the practice and focuses on SaaS agreements, cybersecurity contracts, and the drafting of licensing agreements related to AI products. Johnson is also regularly sought out by clients to advise on patent commercialization. Also in Boston is Ariel Soiffer, who guides clients through various transactions involving machine learning, cybersecurity, and fintech, while San Francisco-based Mat Trachok assists clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors with matters at the intersection of tech and IP considerations.
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Testimonials
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‘WilmerHale has a deep bench of experienced patent litigation and transactional attorneys. We frequently engage Wilmer to represent us in our most high-risk patent assertions, litigation and transactional matters. The talented Wilmer attorneys provide intel with a full range of services to mitigate risk from third party patents.'
‘Jeff Johnson is an excellent transactional attorney that provides valuable counsel on complex and high-risk transactional matters.'
‘What makes the firm stand out is that they work to make the work less about them, and more about what they can do so that we can create business value.’
'We work primarily with Jeff Johnson. He has provided rapid and clear advice on a range of matters.'
'Jeff Johnson stands out for his diligence, pragmatism, and efficiency.'
Key clients
- TMX Group
- GiveCampus
- Blue Apron
- Bose
- Tailos
- MKS Instruments
- SDC Capital Partners
- Omeat
- AdoreMe
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeff Johnson